In recent years British politics has seemed increasingly unpredictable. The Conservative Party's return to single-party government in 2015 surprised commentators and the electorate alike, and Labour's choice of Jeremy Corbyn...

In recent years British politics has seemed increasingly unpredictable. The Conservative Party's return to single-party government in 2015 surprised commentators and the electorate alike, and Labour's choice of Jeremy Corbyn as its leader marked a striking change in direction for the party. Cuts to public welfare and spending have led to growing dissatisfaction among sections of the public, and the increasing popularity of parties critical of the government's immigration, economic and social policies appears to represent a call for fundamental change in British politics. With a question mark hanging over the country's global standing following the EU referendum, and with further calls for Scottish independence, Britain's immediate future seems uncertain.In the 10th edition of this highly acclaimed text, leading authorities reflect on the latest developments in British politics. Drawing on current research, the chapters provide a state-of-the-art, yet accessible, account of British politics today. All the chapters are newly commissioned for this edition and together they provide a systematic analysis of key trends, issues and debates. Topics covered include the legacy of Cameron's governments, the politics of austerity, immigration, and the question of what, if anything, is distinctively 'British' about the British political system.

All chapters entirely new to this edition by a new team of expert authors A systematic assessment of New Labour in government and its legacy Full coverage of the 2010 election and the new world of coalition government and austerity politics Chapters on political disaffection, the new Northern Ireland politics, and on agenda setting in public policy and the changing nature of pressure politics

1. What's British about British politics?; Andrew Gamble2. Britain's Experience of Coalition Government; Tim Bale and Ben Yong3. Voting Behaviour and Electoral Outcomes; Alan Renwick4. The Party System; Paul Webb5. Ideological Politics and the Party System; Michael Kenny6. Parliament;Meg Russell7. Political Recruitment; Philip Cowley8. Political Participation; Maria T. Grasso9. Developments in the Civil Service; Catherine Haddon10. Politics and the News Media; Richard Heffernan11. Governing in Times of Austerity; Deborah Mabbett12. The Politics of Immigration; Maria Sobolewska and Robert Ford13. The United Kingdom and the Scottish Referendum; Charlie Jeffrey14. Britain and the European Union; Andrew Geddes15. Developments in (33 years of) British Politics; Colin Hay.